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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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